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Newsletter - 29/01/2025

 

     
Howdy all,

I hope everyone had a wonderful festive portion of the year? Complete bedlam would best describe Christmas in here. Golly gosh, 'twas a somewhat gruelling ordeal. If we muffed anyone's orders, I am genuinely sorry, it was certainly not through lack of trying! I'm pretty sure I heard most of the staff weeping in the bathroom at least once. But never mind all that, it's a new year and all is well! Here's some lovely new things for the casting of your eyes!
Undiscovered Queensland
Upon opening this book, my very first thought was - "I should move to Queensland immediately". So I chucked some undies and a toothbrush in a coles bag and hopped on the first plane out! I didn't really, because responsibilities and stuff, but holey moley, what an absolutely stunning collection of photos. I really do have life envy.

The book covers all the Sunshine State's main regions (i.e. the ones you want to go to) and aims to help visitors skip the commercialised theme-parks and over-crowded beaches and discover the places locals love. It's filled with photos, maps, tips and recommendations - where to stay, what to do, what to eat, how to get there - all the good stuff.

Grab a copy and experience instant disappointment with where you live. Unless of course you already live there, then well done on your life choices. And perhaps there's a magical spot or two in here you weren't aware of!

Hidden Japan
This is such a beautiful guidebook, I can't walk past it on the shelf without having a quick, wistful flick through. It's mainly focused on Tokyo, but also includes some surrounding cities. The author has lived in Tokyo for the last 15 years and spends a great deal of her time actively seeking the road less travelled. And it shows.

From tucked-away bars to quirky vending machines, themed walks to secret tea houses. with chapters on the unique Nature, Food, History, Art and Late-Night destinations that one can only find in Tokyo!

The fabulous illustrations are the icing on the cake. I had moved Japan down a little on my list because I was worried about over tourism, but this quirky little guidebook has placed it firmly back up the top. All I need to do now is win lotto. Or sell some more maps or something.


The Self-Sufficiency Garden
With the apocalypse just around the corner, it'd be good to know how to grow a tomato. Or even if you've just had enough of shoving money into Mr Woolworths's cavernous pockets. Growing your own food is immensely satisfying and one of life's simple pleasures.

This book is put together by two of the best in the game, Huw Richards and Sam Cooper. They spent two years planning and trialling the garden they talk about in this book, and they spell it out so you can grow five portions of vegetables a day for four people! All you have to do is follow their month-by-month growing plan, which is realistic and flexible with cost, space, and time in mind.

Fair warning, this is written for the other hemisphere, but just swap the months around and everything else will be tickety-boo!


Fish Butchery
Mr Niland has been very busy lately, pumping out books about fish, but fair play, the dude does know his way around a fish. If you've ever wondered what more you could be doing with your delicious aquatic friends, this is the book for you.

The book is broken into three sections – Catch, Cut and Craft - and it's really an eye-opener. So many things you can do with a little fishy! There's more to it than just the humble fillet. So much more.

Also, not that it really means anything, but that is fantastic cover.
More Brand New Stuff!
 

Storm Pegs: A Life Made on Shetland



Know Your Knots: Learn the Best Knots for Outdoor Adventures



Off the Leash in Australia: Guide to Dog-friendly Travel


 

Slippery Beast: A True Crime Natural History, with Eels



Trout in Western Australia



Beautiful Shells


 

 
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